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"This week has certainly been one of the toughest of my life and I know all of the people that care about him and are his friends and family, it's been a very tough week," Capt. Christian Bellavia said.

Bellavia met Alsfelder his junior year at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. They served two rounds of training together at Fort Sill, the most recent for Captain's Career Course.

Together, they were promoted to captain two days before Alsfelder’s death.

"I think it's a fitting tribute to a great officer and a great leader," Bellavia said.

His funeral service at Knox Presbyterian focused on Scripture and fond memories of Alsfelder.

"Losing Jordy is literally the worst thing I can think of. But when I look back on him, I can only remember all the happiness he brought to everyone with whom he interacted," his brother Will Alfelder said. "I think if Jordy were here, he would tell us to spend more time with the people we love and spend more time doing the things we love doing."

Both of Jordy Alsfelder’s older brothers are West Point graduates. Capt. Rob Alsfelder is currently based in Iowa. Will Alsfelder is a retired captain studying business at Columbia University in New York City.

Jordy Alsfelder's burial at Spring Grove Cemetery received full military honors, including a three round volley gun salute, taps, plus ceremonial flag folding and presentation.

"It was certainly more moving than I expected. I'd seen it before, but when it's so personal and so close to you, it really hits you hard and I thought it was a great tribute to him," Will Alsfelder said.

Jordy's father, Bob Alsfelder, said the most impactful part was receiving the shell casings from the gun salute and leaving his father's family Bible with Jordy forever.

"All the words that were spoken were just so clear and so poignant and really, really helped all of us," Bob Alsfelder said.